Elementary Education (K-6), Associate of Science

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The Associate of Science in Education is a transfer degree for the student who plans to obtain an Elementary (K-6) teaching degree from Arkansas Tech University or Arkansas State University in Mountain Home. Northark has agreements with these two colleges to offer students seamless options for transfer to junior/senior level courses required to ultimately obtain a bachelor’s degree in teaching. Since ATU and ASUMH have variations in required courses for these degree options, students should work closely with a Northark advisor in order to complete specific courses needed for a smooth transition to the junior level at either college.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify and reflect upon various attributes of an effective teacher, including, but not limited to, establishing a positive classroom environment, strategies for classroom management, maintaining student/teacher rapport, curriculum requirements, and lesson plans.
Students will be able to successfully use various forms of technology to assist them in the completion of activities and lesson plans for use with future students.

First Semester: 16 Credits

ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3
HIST 1113 - World Civilizations I Credits: 3
EDUC 1213 - Education Profession Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
BIOL 1004 - General Biology for Non-Majors Credits: 4
GEOL 1014 - General Geology Credits: 4
PHSC 1004 - Fundamentals of Physical Science Credits: 4
Select one of the following courses
MAT 1213 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MAT 1223 - College Algebra Credits: 3
NOTE:

Quantitative Literacy is not required by ASUMH or U of A.

ASUMH requires GEOG 2003-Human Geography or ECON 2313-Principles of Macroeconomics.

U of A requires GEOG 2003-Human Geography or ANTH 2023-Cultural Anthropology.

ASUMH and U of A will accept HIST 1013–Western Civilization II for HIST 1003–Western Civilization I.

ASUMH will accept PHSC 1044-Introduction to Astronomy in place of GEOL 1014 General Geology/Lab.

U of A will accept PHSC 1044-Introduction to Astronomy in place of PHSC 1004-Fundamentals of Physical Science.

Second Semester: 16 Credits

ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
CIS 1103 - Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
BIOL 1004 - General Biology for Non-Majors Credits: 4
GEOL 1014 - General Geology Credits: 4
PHSC 1004 - Fundamentals of Physical Science Credits: 4
Select one of the following courses
MAT 1213 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MAT 1223 - College Algebra Credits: 3
NOTE:

Quantitative Literacy is not required by ASUMH or U of A.

ASUMH does require GEOG 2003-Human Geography or ECON 2313-Principles of Macroeconomics.

U of A does require GEOG 2003-Human Geography or ANTH 2023-Cultural Anthropology.

ASUMH will accept PHSC 1044-Introduction to Astronomy in place of GEOL 1014–General Geology/Lab.

ASUMH requires two 3 hours credit courses from ART 1003-Art Appreciation, MUS 1003-Music Appreciation, or DRAM 1003-Theater Appreciation.

CIS 1103-Introduction to Information Technology is not required by any of the 3 universities but is a North Arkansas College prerequisite for EDUC 2213-Educational Technology, required by ATU and ASUMH.

U of A does not require EDUC 2213. U of A requires completion of one of the following courses: ENGL 2213-World Literature I or PHIL 1103-Critical Thought.

U of A will accept PHSC 1044-Introduction to Astronomy in place of PHSC 1004-Fundamentals of Physical Science.

Third Semester: 16 Credits

EDUC 2213 - Educational Technology Credits: 3
MAT 2003 - Number Systems for Elementary Teachers I Credits: 3
SPCH 2303 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
BIOL 1004 - General Biology for Non-Majors Credits: 4
GEOL 1014 - General Geology Credits: 4
PHSC 1004 - Fundamentals of Physical Science Credits: 4
Select one of the following courses
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
NOTE:

ASUMH will accept PHSC 1044-Introduction to Astronomy in place of GEOL 1014 General Geology/Lab.

U of A requires both HIST 2003-US History I and HIST 2013-US History II.

EDUC 2213-Educational Technology is not required by U of A.

U of A will accept PHSC 1044-Introduction to Astronomy in place of PHSC 1004-Fundamentals of Physical Science.

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

MAT 2013 - Number Systems for Elementary Teachers II Credits: 3
EDUC 2013 - Child Growth and Development Credits: 3
HIST 2233 - History of Arkansas Credits: 3
PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
NOTE:

ASUMH requires two 3 hours credit courses from ART 1003-Art Appreciation, MUS 1003-Music Appreciation, or DRAM 1003-Theater Appreciation.

Mat 2133-Introduction to Statistics is not required by ASUMH. ASUMH does require ENGL 2213- World Literature I or ENGL 2223-World Literature II.

Elementary Education (K-6), Associate of Science

First Semester: 16 Credits

Second Semester: 16 Credits

Third Semester: 16 Credits

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

Grand Total: 63 Credits